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LiveAloha at 1:30pm 01.09.14
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Every year I have the hardest time getting off the raw water strainers for the engine and air-condit
topcat0399 at 12:37pm 01.09.14
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21F The cold snap has finally snapped for a bit and its no longer painful to go outside. The furna
allen-deckard at 10:00am 01.09.14
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k guys I know there is another thread here about outboards but one I didn't want to hijack his threa
Flamingo1 at 9:35am 01.09.14
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I'm moving my boat to mast-up dry storage at Lake Pleasant and I am choosing between Scorpion Bay an
lgprovence at 8:50am 01.09.14
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I'm sure this info is in here somewhere but I have been unable to locate it via "search". What fini
Don Greenglass at 8:33am 01.09.14
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I purchased a 1980 Hunter 30 this past fall. Am very excited about it and am anxious to get on boar
sailcapt340 at 8:32am 01.09.14
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I am looking to change out my original Raymarine52 VHF radio. The handset cable has deteriorated an
donelanc at 8:28am 01.09.14
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I just purchased an 86 272 w/ wheel and diesel. Good shape,but would like to do some modifications
Bowedtoothdoc at 6:01am 01.09.14
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I am hoping to be in the Bahamas next month with some friends and hope to do some snorkeling and may
CYQK at 4:03am 01.09.14
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Zeehag Read your post on the Mexican impound problem so don't want to take away from that but wante
Akapeterc at 1:22am 01.09.14
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Hi does anyone know what goes in these two holes on the rear folding seat
voyaJack at 10:09pm 01.08.14
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Hi everyone, I'm currently considering a Hunter 37C , and I'd link to know if there are known issu
kpgraci at 9:07pm 01.08.14
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So what kind of boat is that clipper rig featured on the intro screen of the sbo app. Probably a
SailAwayGirl at 6:03pm 01.08.14
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Hi, I had a young lady ask me what books to read as a new sailor who is looking to do some blue w
sully75 at 5:45pm 01.08.14
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Hello All, My 2nd post in two days. Hope that's ok. I have a Standard Horizon VHF. I ended u
rlamb at 5:17pm 01.08.14
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I am replacing my Jabasco manual heads in my Hunter 466t with pressurized electric heads. I have lo
jameswelden at 4:32pm 01.08.14
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I have a 1988 Catalina 30 with m25xp diesel engine -- I would like to know if there is a way to han
BWagner at 2:02pm 01.08.14
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Hi, I need some advice. I have a through-hull that has begun seeping slightly around the plywood
Rick D at 1:12pm 01.08.14
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Here is a link to the latest news (as reported by a west coast sailing mag editor): http://www.latit
Bob4203 at 12:55pm 01.08.14
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I plan on taking the old gal out this spring for a fresh bottom and wax, but I never researched what

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Creases in the mainsail - any suggestions?
danstanford at 1:31pm 07.11.23
I'll try to get pictures but not sure when our next sail will be. Here is a diagram that shows wh
Potential new Hunter owner
60bubba at 1:26pm 07.11.23
I'd pretty much assume the trailer hubs need replacement and prolly the tires too. It depends on y
Potential new Hunter owner
shemandr at 1:17pm 07.11.23
I'd pretty much assume the trailer hubs need replacement and prolly the tires too. It depends on yo
mooring buoys
Rich Stidger at 1:11pm 07.11.23
https://www.westmarine.com/marinetech-products-happy-hooker-mooring-hook-tip-103192.html?&utm_mediu
Potential new Hunter owner
60bubba at 1:11pm 07.11.23
Are you looking at the original H23 or the newer water ballast H23.5? It is a wing keel Hunter 23,
Hunter 40.5 Steering Quadrant Cover Removal
Rich Stidger at 1:08pm 07.11.23
Often the cover is wedged in place by dirt and debris in the cracks. Pull hard straight back. Wigg
Potential new Hunter owner
rgranger at 1:06pm 07.11.23
Are you looking at the original H23 or the newer water ballast H23.5?
Winch handle safe use
jviss at 12:55pm 07.11.23
I had a winch fail due to a broken bronze gear, and if there was a handle in it, it would have been
New Catalina 30 Owner
sabre at 12:54pm 07.11.23
I'll be following your adventure - Monday I'm looking at a 1986 30 that's been sitting in the water
Winch handle safe use
kappykaplan at 12:53pm 07.11.23
that when you uncleat a loaded line and a pawl should be stuck, the drum and handle will spin CCW v
Potential new Hunter owner
kappykaplan at 12:52pm 07.11.23
Welcome to our merry band of sailors, 60bubba! :beer:
Perkins 20 Engine
jviss at 12:51pm 07.11.23
with the engine tilted back toward the prop, you will only get about half the old oil out through t
Life (sailing) after heart attack.
rgranger at 12:51pm 07.11.23
All this talk about heart events has inspired me to take a long bike ride after work today....:thumb
Satallite GPS messaging devices
rgranger at 12:48pm 07.11.23
Nice review @BarryL THNX!:thumbup:
mooring buoys
jviss at 12:48pm 07.11.23
It would be helpful to know more details. Is the buoy connected directly to the chain? Can you jus
mooring buoys
Timm R Oday25 at 12:37pm 07.11.23
https://www.westmarine.com/marinetech-products-happy-hooker-mooring-hook-tip-103192.html?&utm_medium
Winch handle safe use
jviss at 12:33pm 07.11.23
when you uncleat a loaded line and a pawl should be stuck, the drum and handle will spin CCW very f
Winch handle safe use
Roland5048 at 12:19pm 07.11.23
I've always taught my beginner sailing students to always remove the handle when not in use. Reason

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